Chicopee officially bans single use plastic bags for retail stores
CHICOPEE — After an Ordinance Committee meeting on Sept. 30 and a City Council meeting on Oct. 1, both groups voted favorable to enact a single use plastic bag ban for the city.
Chamber of Commerce hosts workforce development listening session
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 30, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted a workforce development-focused listening session with the full Chicopee delegation in attendance.
Holyoke voters to decide on potential CPA surcharge reduction
HOLYOKE — The big ticket item on this November’s ballot for Holyokers will be a question where voters will be asked to decide whether or not to support a reduction that would lower the CPA surcharge from 1.5% to 1%.
Holyoke Community Charter celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community Charter School highlighted and celebrated Latin culture and history when hosting a schoolwide workshop event with Roshays Latin Dance in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Thunderbirds, Blues announce seven-year affiliation extension
SPRINGFIELD — Oct. 4 was a good day for hockey in Springfield.
Springfield residents demand historic bench returned or replaced
SPRINGFIELD — The park in Stearns Square dates from the end of the 18th century, a green oasis in downtown Springfield. But amid the large trees, manicured grass and brick paths is a jagged hole surrounded by yellow sawhorses — all that remains of a long, pink granite bench that sat on the site for 137 years. And the residents want it back.